Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Coleridge's Essays and Lectures on Shakespeare and Other Old Poets and DramatistsBy Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Length9h 55m
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Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage (Unabridged) gathers Samuel Taylor Coleridge's penetrating lectures and critical reflections on Shakespeare within a broader meditation on poetic imagination, dramatic form, and theatrical representation. Written in a richly philosophical yet conversational style, the work exemplifies Romantic criticism at its most influential: it rejects neoclassical rules of mechanical unity in favor of organic form, psychological depth, and imaginative truth. Coleridge reads Shakespeare not merely as a playwright of plots, but as a supreme dramatist of consciousness, character, and moral complexity. Coleridge, poet, philosopher, and critic, was uniquely equipped to produce such a study. His own achievements in lyrical and visionary poetry, along with his lifelong engagement with German idealist thought, shaped his understanding of literature as an expression of the creative mind. His struggles, erudition, and restless intellect all contributed to a critical method that sought the living principles behind great art rather than its superficial conventions. This volume is highly recommended for readers interested in Shakespeare, Romantic literary theory, or the history of criticism. It offers not only interpretations of the plays, but also a foundational account of how modern readers came to value Shakespeare's imaginative and psychological genius.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length9 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage (Unabridged) (pt. 2)
2Introduction
8Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage (Unabridged) (pt. 3)
3Author Biography
9Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage (Unabridged) (pt. 4)
4Historical Context
10Analysis
5Synopsis (Selection)
11Reflection
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6Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage (Unabridged) (pt. 1)
12Memorable Quotes
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